Dir, Strategy & Operational Excellence, Derm

Dir, Strategy & Operational Excellence, Derm

Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and autoimmunity. Incyte is committed to the rigorous pursuit of research and development excellence to improve the lives of patients, make a difference in health care, and build sustainable value.

The Company strives to discover and develop first-in-class and best-in-class medicines-advancing a diverse portfolio of large and small molecules.

Position Summary

The Dir, Strategy & Operational Excellence for the Dermatology Business Unit serves as the strategic and operational partner to the General Manager (GM), Dermatology . This leader drives business performance, organizational alignment, and executional excellence across all aspects of the dermatology portfolio. The Director ensures seamless integration of strategic priorities across commercial, medical, and functional teams, optimizing resources to accelerate growth and operational effectiveness.

This role oversees strategic planning for the unit, partnering closely with senior leadership to ensure delivery against long-term objectives and product launch milestones. The Director represents the GM in key strategic forums and coordinates business updates for executive leadership, board communications, and cross-company initiatives. Success in this role requires strong influence, collaboration, and credibility at all levels of the organization, particularly within the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Planning
• Lead development and execution of the Dermatology Business Unit's strategic and operational plans in alignment with corporate goals.
• Partner with the GM to translate strategy into actionable priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Identify market opportunities, business risks, and growth levers across current and future dermatology assets.
• Operational Excellence & Integration
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, organizational structure, and business rhythm to enhance efficiency and accountability.
• Oversee operational reviews, performance metrics, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely and effective execution.
• Lead preparation and coordination of key business reviews, including Leadership Team, Executive Committee, Board updates, earnings calls, and major meetings.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Launch Readiness
• Serve as a strategic integrator across Sales, Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Patient Solutions, Analytics, Legal, Compliance, and Finance.
• Ensure alignment and executional excellence in all product launch and co-commercialization activities.
• Partner with global and clinical development teams to align commercial and development strategies for Ruxolitinib Cream and other pipeline assets.
• Business Insights & Decision Support
• Lead business performance tracking, analysis, and reporting to inform strategic decision-making.
• Develop business cases and scenario analyses for key investments, launches, and portfolio decisions.
• Support effective internal and external communications on business performance, strategy, and milestones.

Qualifications

Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

Incyte Corporation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.